Pacers head coach Frank Vogel has re-energized the Pacers since becoming coach by changing a negative environment and restoring confidence to his team.

Written by

Mike Wells
mike.wells@indystar.com

Ask any Indiana Pacers player who has been on the roster for the past two seasons and those are some of the adjectives used to describe coach Frank Vogel.

It was a year ago this week that the Pacers organization changed. Former coach Jim O'Brien, criticized for his know-it-all attitude and failure to relate to younger players, had worn out his welcome. Enter Vogel, first as interim head coach, then as O'Brien's permanent replacement. ...